This splendid estate-style property affords absolute privacy, tucked away on 2.42 acres of landscaped gardens, woodland, & natural open greenspace. The property shows like new w/ a bright & spacious main living area, renovated bathrooms, high-end fixtures throughout, brand-new kitchen appliances, & a newly installed heat pump. Floor-to-ceiling windows off the dining room welcome a stunning view of the southern-facing backyard. A generously sized workshop is set apart from the house, perfect for storing toys or could easily be transformed back into a high-end horse barn. Additional storage can be found attached to the house in the pristine two-car garage. A sleek front entrance gate has recently been added to the property, along w/ high-quality animal fencing around the property's perimeter. Great care has been taken in landscaping & maintaining this property, providing equestrian potential, only 10 minutes from Parksville, & walking distance to numerous hiking & mountain biking trails.